Obituaries for Sun. October 31, 2004

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Oct 31, 2004 at 2:00 AMDec 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Eleanor A. Flavin

KENNEBUNK, Maine - Eleanor A. Flavin, 96, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004.

She was born in Biddeford on Oct. 17, 1908, the daughter of Patrick and Alice (McCarn) Mahaney. Mrs. Flavin was a lifelong resident of Biddeford until her last four years, when she lived at The Atria, Kennebunk, where she made many new friends.

She was a former employee of Swift & Company; an active member and supporter of St. Mary's Church; a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and wonderful friend to many.

She was predeceased in 1977 by her husband of 40 years, Stuart V. Flavin.

FLAVIN - Eleanor A. Flavin, 96, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004. Friends may call from — to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at St. Mary's Church, Biddeford. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery will immediately follow the ceremony. Memorials in her name may be made to St. Mary's Church, 12 St. Mary's Place, Biddeford, ME 04005.

KITTERY, Maine - Funeral services for retired CWO4 Jerome A. "Jerry" Monaghan, U.S. Navy, who died Oct. 20, 2004, were held Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home with Capt. Randall Chapman of the U.S. Navy officiating.

Capt. Chapman provided those in attendance with a snapshot of an outstanding career in the U.S. Navy and a wonderful family man.

The services continued at Brooks Memorial Park in Eliot with members of the U.S. Navy Honor Guard from Brunswick Naval Air Station and members of the military funeral honors division of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard providing full military honors to one of their own. They were accompanied by the Marine Corps League, who provided a rifle salute supported by members of the Eliot American Legion Post 188.

The U.S. burial flag was folded and presented to Mrs. Monaghan in recognition of her husband's unselfish service to his country.

Pallbearers included his grandchildren, Jeff Monaghan, Mike Furbish, Amanda Furbish and Kevin Chambers; along with his cousin, Bill Monaghan; and a long-time friend, Rod LaVigne.

Also in attendance for the service were representatives of the Portsmouth Housing Authority, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Historical Museum. All were invited for a time of refreshment and sharing at the Monaghan residence.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.

Wanda Skardzius

KITTERY, Maine - A funeral for Wanda Skardzius of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, who died Oct. 20, 2004, in Cape Elizabeth, was held Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery, with the Rev. Dr. David Avery of the First Congregational Church in Eliot officiating.

The Rev. Avery offered words of prayer and scripture readings in thanksgiving for Wanda's life and the people she meant so much to.

Arrangements were entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.

Jaroslav "Jerry" Stepancik

ROCHESTER - Jaroslav "Jerry" Stepancik, 51, of Wakefield Street, Rochester, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in Lowell, Mass., as the result of a homicide.

He was born April 12, 1953, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, to Jarolim and Blazena (Satinova) Stepancik. He defected from then Communist-controlled Czechoslovakia, eventually receiving political asylum from the United States. After emigrating in 1982, he was sponsored by Henry and Sophie Berounsky of Portsmouth, who found him a place to live and employment at Paul Griffin's Construction Co. He became a naturalized American citizen in October 1988.

He made many friends during his years of employment at Griffin Construction Co. in Portsmouth; Claude Dubois Excavating in Biddeford, Maine; Radenhausen and O'Neill in Center Moriches, N.Y.; and most recently at Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works in Lawrence, Mass.

He was active with the local Working Dog Foundation, and he enjoyed working with all the police officers in the foundation, especially with Capt. Ferland of the Portsmouth Police Department. He assisted many local police K-9 handlers with the training of dogs in police protection, apprehension, and search and rescue techniques. He was also recognized for the donation of a police K-9 to a local police department.

He is survived by his daughter, Petra Elizabeth Stepancik; his former wife, Beth Crockett Stepancik; a sister, Marcella Tichavska of Ostrava, Czech Republic; and several friends.

He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Pavel Stepancik.

STEPANCIK - Jaroslav Stepancik, 51, of Wakefield Street, in Rochester, died Oct. 25, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery, Maine. Friends may visit with his family from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Working Dog Foundation, c/o N.H. Municipal Association, P.O. Box 617, Concord, NH 03302-0617. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.

A lifelong resident of Exeter, he was born June 19, 1915, the son of the late Doricque and Emma (Nichols) Baillargeon.

He attended Exeter schools and was a foreman for the former Exeter Brass Company for 25 years. He then went full time into the egg business, which he and his wife owned and operated for many years.

He was a communicant of St. Michael Church, Exeter.

Family members include his wife of 65 years, Florence "Lil" (Emond) Baillargeon of Exeter; six sons, Amede A. Baillargeon Jr. of Nottingham, Michael D. Baillargeon of Brentwood, Philip D. Baillargeon of Exeter, Andre P. Baillargeon of Exeter, Robert E. Baillargeon of Nottingham, and Kenneth A. Baillargeon of Exeter; two daughters, Yvonne J. Lutes of Raymond and Marie A. Winch of Brentwood; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

BAILLARGEON - Amede A. Baillargeon, 89, of 36 Guinea Road, Exeter, died Oct. 30, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church, Front Street, Exeter. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited, and may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. Burial will be in the Exeter Cemetery. Flowers are acceptable. If desired, donations may be made to the Rockingham VNA/Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833.

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